Surgical management of carotid aneurysms
- VernacularTitle:颈动脉瘤的外科治疗
- Author:
Jidong WU
;
Zhonggao WANG
;
Shihua WANG
;
Yufeng JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
CAROTID ANEURYSNS/diag;
CAROTID ANEURYSMS/surg
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the surgical methods in the treatment of carotid aneurysms. Methods A retros-pective analysis was made on the operations and results in 21 cases with 24 carotid aneurysms. Of the 24 carotid aneurysms, 18 were true and 6 false aneurysms. Nineteen cases underwent various operations including emergency operation in 3 cases. Carotid shunting device was used in 3 cases during operation. Results 2 cases were re-operated because of the recurrence of aneurysm,and 17 cases had satisfactory outcome without complications.None died in this series in perioperative period. Conclusions For carotid aneurysms,the first choice of treatment is syrgery.Surgical treatment is relatively safe and effective.
